Finding an apprenticeship depends on clear information about available programs and hiring practices. Salon de L’Apprentissage, de L’Alternance et des Métiers de Caen 2027 takes place on 23 January 2027 in Caen and aims to connect companies, training centres and candidates looking for alternance contracts.
Practical details for the Caen edition
The event runs on Saturday 23 January 2027 from 9:30 to 17:00 at the Parc des Expositions de Caen, Hall 1, Rue Joseph Philippon via boulevard Yves Guillou. Registration is made online to receive a nominative invitation that can be shown on a smartphone or added to a digital wallet.
Who exhibits and what they bring
Exhibitors include recruiting companies, CFAs, schools and training organizations offering apprenticeships and professionalization contracts. The fair groups options from BTS and BUT to licence and master programs accessible through alternance pathways.
Conferences and orientation resources
Journalists from L’Etudiant host conference sessions that address practical topics such as contract mechanics, study paths and strategies to find an employer. Conferences are free and typically last around 45 minutes with opportunities for audience interaction.
Prospecting checklist for recruiters
- Prepare role briefs with non-negotiable skills and selection criteria to speed up first interviews.
- Make offers immediately accessible using QR codes linked to application forms or vacancy pages.
- Schedule short screening slots of 15–20 minutes and follow up with longer interviews after the fair.
- Bring quick assessment tools to evaluate candidate basic skills during on-stand meetings.
Preparation tips for candidates
- Carry an updated CV and, where relevant, a digital portfolio reachable from your phone.
- Build a shortlist of exhibitors. The exhibitor list is available online from 7 January 2027 to plan your route through the hall.
- Note concrete questions about the contract, training pathway and company expectations.
Network scale of L’Etudiant salons
The organizer runs a national circuit of events. Reported figures for the network include 125 salons, 997,533 visitors and 850 conferences, which illustrate the organizational reach behind local editions such as Caen.
Register, check the exhibitor list and download the conference program at the official site http://salon-formations-et-recrutement-en-alternance-caen.salon.letudiant.fr. Secure your invitation and plan meetings with priority exhibitors to make the most of the day in Caen.
